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France to host Switzerland on clay in Davis Cup

Monday, 22 September 2014, 17:50 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

France will play the Davis Cup final against Switzerland on indoor clay in a bid to thwart Roger Federer's quest for a first win in the team competition.   The final will be held at the...

Nadal withdraws from IPTL because of health

Monday, 22 September 2014, 13:35 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the inaugural International Premier Tennis League competition, citing health reasons.   Veteran Indian player Mahesh Bhupathi posted on Twitter on Monday that...

2-time Grand Slam winner Li Na retires from tour

Friday, 19 September 2014, 09:46 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Li Na, a two-time Grand Slam champion from China who took tennis in Asia to a new level, has retired due to recurring knee injuries.   The 32-year-old Li posted a statement on social media...

France, Switzerland to meet in Davis Cup final

Sunday, 14 September 2014, 17:31 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Setting their sights on a first Davis Cup win since 2001, the French players are finding extra motivation in the daunting task awaiting them.   France earned its place in the final...

France qualifies for Davis Cup final, Switzerland have to wait

Sunday, 14 September 2014, 08:36 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Richard Gasquet put France back in the DavisCup final by winning the doubles and ending the two-year reign of the Czech Republic on Saturday.   Tsonga and...

France, Switzerland take 2-0 lead in David Cup semi-finals

Friday, 12 September 2014, 18:25 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Stan Wawrinka followed Roger Federer's straight-sets win with a quick victory on Friday, giving Switzerland a 2-0 lead over Italy in the Davis Cup semifinals.   Wawrinka, the Australia...

Federer leads Switzerland's Davis Cup challenge

Wednesday, 10 September 2014, 20:05 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Having coming up short in his bid for an 18th Grand Slam title, Roger Federer is quickly turning his focus to the Davis Cup — a trophy still missing from his collection.   The former...

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